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Should I Be Concerned About The Reddish And Tender Dog Bite Wound?

I was bitten by a dog 10 years ago and a hematoma (or maybe scar tissue) remained in my leg. Over time it shrunk to about the size of a penny. All of a sudden it has started bothering me and I noticed it is a little bigger, redder, tender to the touch, warm and my leg is swollen. It is on my left calf. Should I be concerned?
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that many a times such a scar tissue is known as Hypertrophic Scar. And should be consulted to the surgeon nearby. It requires surgical excision depending on severity of the condition.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
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Should I Be Concerned About The Reddish And Tender Dog Bite Wound?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that many a times such a scar tissue is known as Hypertrophic Scar. And should be consulted to the surgeon nearby. It requires surgical excision depending on severity of the condition. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.